Hofer Stops 29 as Blues Edge Red Wings
Joel Hofer made 29 saves in a 3-2 St. Louis win over Detroit, with Pius Suter reaching 100 career NHL goals in the same game.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Hockey
Joel Hofer made 29 saves as the Blues beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday. Pius Suter scored in the same game, giving him 100 goals and 200 points in his NHL career.
Why it matters
Hofer's strong play has pushed him among the league's top goaltenders in save percentage and shutouts since last November, a stretch that matters for a Blues team looking for consistency. Suter's milestone also marks him as only the sixth Swiss-born player to reach 100 goals and 200 points in the NHL.
Hofer's .920 season save percentage ranks third in the NHL, and he allowed two or fewer goals in nine of his 13 starts this season. Since last November he ranks third in save percentage and second in shutouts, though whether he starts Thursday in Utah remains unconfirmed.
The players
Joel Hofer
Joel Hofer is a goaltender for the St. Louis Blues whose strong play this season has placed him among the league's leading netminders.
Pius Suter
Pius Suter is a Swiss-born forward for the St. Louis Blues who has built a career as a reliable goal scorer in the NHL.
The details
Hofer made 18 saves in the third period as the Blues held off Detroit, and the game was settled after a lengthy third-period review of a goal-mouth scramble to determine whether the puck crossed the goal line. A scrum broke out at the final whistle when Detroit had six skaters on the ice.
Timeline
Last November: Start of the measurement period used for Hofer's league rankings.
Last October: Hofer owned the league's worst numbers at the time.
Tuesday, November 11, 2026: Blues beat Red Wings 3-2; Hofer made 29 saves and Suter reached 100 goals.
Last week: Suter scored against the Rangers to reach 99 goals.
Thursday: Possible Hofer start in Utah.
Season Trajectory
Hofer's climb from the league's worst numbers last October to a top-three save percentage since last November reshapes how the Blues goaltending picture looks heading into the season's middle stretch. Suter's 100th goal adds a veteran milestone to a team trying to sustain its scoring depth.
Hofer's save percentage and shutout ranking make him a strong option for fantasy goaltending rosters this week if he holds his starting role. Suter's scoring rate, now at 100 career goals, offers stable production for fantasy forward lineups.
The takeaway
Goaltending consistency often drives close one-goal games, and Hofer's numbers show how a stretch of steady saves can carry a team through tight results. Fans tracking the Blues should watch whether he keeps that pace across the coming road trip.
Further reading
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